Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Jerusalem, Lift Up Thy Voice”
* Hymn ~ “Joy Has Dawned”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Luke 2:8-14
* Hymn #223 ~ “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Philippians 4:4-9
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn ~ “O Holy Night!”
Means of Grace
Sacrament of Baptism
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 3:16-24
New Testament Reading: 1 Timothy 1:12-17
Sermon: “The First Sermon” (Genesis 3:15)
Hymn #211 ~ “God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen”
Communion
Response and Blessing
* Doxology to the tune of “For All the Saints” #358
Praise ye the Lord, His mighty works acclaim:
His years are endless, yet is He the same
O sing His praise, give glory to His holy name:
Alleluia, Alleluia. Amen
* Blessing/Benediction
[* indicates to please stand]
Sermon Notes
“The First Sermon”
(Genesis 3:15)
I. Introduction
II. The Context
III. The Gospel According to Genesis 3:15
A. To Satan’s surprise
B. The great divide
IV. Conclusion and Application
A. A sketch of the gospel
B. More information?
Announcements
Today: Nursery for children birth through three during SS and Worship.
Today: The “Worship Training Room” (across from kitchen) is available for young families (livestream available).
Communication from us? Please fill out a pink card (on Information Table)
Today: Gauging interest for Church camping trip this summer; sign up in FH
Today: Children’s Christmas Pageant, 3pm; dozen cookies to share afterward
Wednesday: Men’s Bible Study; 6pm dinner, study, and prayer till 7:30pm
Friday: Church Christmas Party, 6-8pm; $10 gift exchange; bring hors d’oeuvres and dessert
December 20: “Gingerbread House Competition” and pizza, 6th-12th grade, 5:30pm
December 25: Christmas Day Worship; 10-11am
December 28: Help take decorations down? 11am
January 22: 25th Church Anniversary Dinner and Celebration
Baby/Bridal Shower Organizer: Interested? See Pastor Rich
Please: Food and drink limited to Fellowship Hall. Thank you.
Pantry: Food available for our families in kitchen
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Genesis 6-9